Students will develop an understanding of how to use Adobe Photoshop as part of a post-production workflow for photography.

Course Prerequisites

There are no course prerequisites for this class.

Catalog Description

Advanced concepts in the use of the computer and software for photographic manipulation and output.
 

• RAW Processing with ACR and Lightroom

• Photoshop Preferences

• Photoshop User Interface and Photoshop Workspaces

• Image Sizing and Resolution

• Basic Color Relationships

• Use of 8 - 16 - 32bit Files

• Selections

• Adjustment Layers

• Layers and Layer Masks

• Smart Objects

• Basic Image Retouching

• Sharpening with Unsharp Mask

• Soft Proofing

• Photo Compositing + Problem Solving

Required Textbook:

Adobe Photoshop 2020 for Photographers A Professional Image Editor's Guide to the Creative use of Photoshop for the Macintosh and PC by Martin Evening (2020 Edition). ISBN: 978-0367346836

Grading based on quizzes, class projects, and final projects/portfolios.

This course encourages participation in the department's call for entries during the spring semester.

· Adobe Creative Cloud (Discounted subscription of $10/semester provided by ACC). Once registered, subscribe here:  https://www.austincc.edu/adobe-creative-cloud-acc

· Computer that supports Adobe Creative Cloud apps.

· An ACC Gmail account. Once registered, set up here: http://www.austincc.edu/accmail/

· Access to Blackboard: https://acconline.austincc.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp  

· All course related communication will be sent to your ACC email address and most homework assignments are completed online through Blackboard. Please seek technical support through the Help Desk if you encounter any difficulties.

Coursework will consist of multiple modes of inquiry such as class assignments, peer reviews, and a final portfolio.

The information posted on this site addresses the syllabus information required by Texas House Bill 2504. The syllabus handed out in class will contain more information than is noted here, including the class withdrawal policy, class participation requirements, scholastic dishonesty, and other important information.